Letters -- Published Oct. 8, 2012

Recently The Record reported that a task force made a sweep of gang members and sent them to jail. Kudos to the police but what happens when they go home before the end of that arresting officer's watch?

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Posted Oct. 8, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Oct. 8, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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Recently The Record reported that a task force made a sweep of gang members and sent them to jail. Kudos to the police but what happens when they go home before the end of that arresting officer's watch?

The Record reported that the jail is full and actually double bunking inmates, but is that really safe for the guards who watch them or the inmates?

The state, in order to save money is clearing out the prison system and dumping on the already full county jail. At least 25 percent of the county jail is filled with state inmates. The county is getting money from the state to offset the costs but they are not paying 25 percent of the jail budget. What are our county supervisors doing to fix this problem?

A jail expansion is needed. The plans have been submitted but the supervisors are sitting on their hands. My concern is that too many inmates are getting set free to do other crimes knowing that their sentence is going to be only a fraction of what it should be due to the crowding.

I am tired of the supervisors ignoring problems. They need to do something to keep this country safe.

Alicia Teem

Lodi

When it comes to voting for a congressman, we need to look at the big picture. Our congressman needs to be experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable and caring.

Congressman Jerry McNerney has all of the above. He has experience in our waterways, farmlands, economy and most of all, or armed forces and veterans. McNerney was instrumental in bringing our new VA medical facility to San Joaquin County. He submitted a bill to help with head trauma victims injured while serving in the military. He has worked hard on getting benefits for the veterans, and in addition to their COLA.

Since McNerney's opponent does not have the experience he has, it would be beneficial for him to step down and give his support by casting his vote for McNerney.

Beverly Blixt

Stockton

Once again Maestro Peter Jaffe offered an outstanding program to the patrons of the Stockton Symphony with last month's Cirque de la Symphonie. It was marvelous!

The talent displayed by the seven performers was unbelievable with balance, isometrics, humor and imagination. The symphony played selected works of favorite composures to augment the program with verve and perfection. This performance was particularly appropriate as an introduction to symphonic music for children.

Thank you to Peter Jaffe, members of the symphony and to the exquisite Cirque performers.

Doray Johnson

Stockton

As I expected, the liberal Record is starting its crusade to pass Proposition 34. Unfortunately, it will possibly be passed, due to ultra-liberal San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Hollywood that will provide the funding to shove Prop. 34 down the throats of the decent, common sense citizens of this state. To add insult to injury, we have an ultra-liberal governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. All are anti-death penalty.

It's laughable that The Record calls life in prison without parole a "slow-motion execution." I hardly call a heated/AC cell, three meals a day, medical, dental and eye care and free access to low-life attorneys that bad.

I'm sure the victims of these scumbag killers would gladly accept their tough life instead of rotting in their graves. Most of these murderers acclimate to this lifestyle or do society a favor and commit suicide.

The Record continues to harp on the costs of death row inmates. In a previous letter, I challenged The Record to verify through the Centers for Disease Control what the approximate cost of maintaining the present 725 (and counting) for their natural lives. I doubt The Record would want that revealed. I also find it notable that The Record, in its editorials, seldom mentions the victims.